Michael J. answered 11/03/15
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We know that the absolute value of a negative number or a positive number is ALWAYS positive.
Lets simplify the absolution value equation. The right and left side of the equation must be equal to each other.
- | - 4 | = | - (-4) |
- 4 = | 4 |
- 4 = 4
This is not true.